Electricity networks

Networks get go-ahead for East coast electricity ‘superhighway’

Ofgem to unlock funding for DNOs to install EV chargepoints

Ofgem outlines potential options for net zero reforms

ESO says £54bn required to upgrade grid for offshore wind

Energy Bill gives CMA powers to review network mergers

Winser named UK’s first networks commissioner

ED2 draft determinations ‘tougher than expected’

UKPN named nation’s top company for customer service

Wasted energies: why we’re getting renewables wrong and how to fix it

Government urged to delay boiler ban for off-grid homes

Weekend press round-up: £15bn takeover bid for UK Power Networks collapses

In the Utility Week’s latest round-up of the weekend papers, a £15 billion takeover bid for UK Power Networks collapses after the owner raises the price at the last minute, and the government is criticised for asking vulnerable households to help foot the bill for building new nuclear plants whilst letting industrial energy users “off the hook”.

Plans for DSO regulation fleshed out

Ofgem proposes volume drivers for load-related expenditure by DNOs

Draft RIIO ED2 determinations are ‘tough and stretching’

Ofgem approves £20.9bn of spending by DNOs